Nick Schultz — Nick Schultz opened the meeting as chair, was recorded present during roll call, and later voted aye on the consent calendar.
Melanie Kim — Speaker from the San Francisco Public Defender's Office in support.
Melanie Kim — Testified in opposition on behalf of the San Francisco Public Defender's Office.
Melanie Kim — Melanie Kim of the San Francisco Public Defender's Office testified in opposition.
Melanie Kim — Identified as speaking for the San Francisco Public Defender's Office in support.
Maddie Hyatt — Testified in support on behalf of California Civil Liberties Advocacy.
Maddie Hyatt — Speaks for California Civility Advocacy in strong support.
Maddie Hyatt — Speaks on behalf of California Civil Liberties Advocacy in strong support.
James King — Testified in strong support on behalf of the Baker Center for Human Rights.
James King — Spoke in strong support on behalf of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
Jim Lindberg — Testified in support on behalf of Friends Committee on Legislation of California.
Jim Lindberg — Speaks for the Friends Committee on Legislation of California in strong support.
Jim Lindberg — Listed as speaking in support on behalf of the Friends Committee on Legislation of California.
Jim Lindberg — Public commenter in support, identified with the Friends Committee on Legislation of California.
Jim Lindberg — Spoke in support on behalf of Friends Committee on Legislation California.
Jim Lindberg — Testified as opposed on behalf of the Friends Committee on Legislation of California.
Jim Lindberg — Spoke for the Friends Committee on Legislation of California in support.
Arianna Montes — Testified in support on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Arianna Montes — Speaks on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice in support.
Arianna Montes — Speaks on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice in support.
Arianna Montes — Arianna Montes, speaking on behalf of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, expressed support for the measure and noted that the organization is in discussions with the author about becoming a co-sponsor.
Fidel Chagoya — Testified in support with Starting Over Strong and Starting Over, Inc.
Head-on-in-Margulad — Testified in strong support on behalf of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children.
Daniela Dane — Testified in strong support on behalf of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children.
Daniela Dane — Speaks on behalf of Legal Services for Prisoners of Children in strong support.
Daniela Dane — Spoke in strong support on behalf of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children and All of Us Are None.
Abby Saleem — Testified in strong support with organizations focused on incarceration and restoration.
Abby Saleem — Speaks with Empowering Women Impacted by Incarceration, Restoring Hope of California, and Jesse's Place Organization in strong support.
Max Perry — Testified in regretful opposition on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association.
Max Perry — Submitted support on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association.
Max Perry — Max Perry, speaking on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association, testified in support of the measure.
witness testifying in opposition — The chair/member addresses the witness in opposition and asks a question about what kinds of arrests or convictions are disclosable.
graduate student / PhD candidate at UC Irvine — Used as an example of someone unable to get housing despite having completed their obligations.
AB812 — AB 812 is introduced as a bill expanding resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters. The speaker explains that it would direct CDCR to establish regulations for recommending eligible incarcerated firefighters for resentencing and allow them to petition the court, while emphasizing that it does not automatically trigger resentencing or guarantee early release. Additional remarks clarify that the bill allows judges to consider sentence reductions for people who have proven themselves safe to return to their communities. The discussion then moves through multiple witness statements in strong support of the bill, before beginning to shift into opposition testimony.
AB812 — The motion was for AB 812, do pass as amended to the Appropriations Committee.
AB812 — Taken up for vote.
Danica — The speaker greets Danica, likely a staffer or collaborator, while thanking those who worked on the bill.
Danica — Danica is invited to weigh in and explains that, under current law, a court hearing is required only when CDCR or another law enforcement entity refers the matter back to court.
Anthony Corletto — Anthony Corletto is introduced as a witness from the Vera Institute and a formerly incarcerated firefighter, then he identifies himself as a program associate with the Vera Institute of Justice and a formerly incarcerated firefighter. He goes on to describe the screening process for the prison firefighter program.
Anthony Corletto — Spoke on behalf of the Vera Institute of Justice in strong support.
Danica Rodermel — Danica Rodermel, representing Initiate Justice and identified as a co-sponsor of AB 812, is introduced and then speaks in support of the bill. She argues that reducing punishment and incarceration can free up resources for survivor support and other community needs, framing AB 812 as a way to lower costs and redirect funding more effectively.
Hans Went at Ratcliffe — Identifies themselves as being with Initiate Justice and a proud co-sponsor in support of the bill.
Lilo — Speaks on behalf of Californians for Safety and Justice in strong support.
Claire Siminich — Speaks for the Vera Institute of Justice in strong support.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Speaks for Silicon Valley De-Bug in strong support.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Speaks on behalf of Silicon Valley Debug in strong support.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Jamila Rosales Webb testified in strong support of the measure and shared that her husband is also incarcerated, reinforcing her personal connection to the issue.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Speaker in support on behalf of Silicon Valley Debug and families of David Tovar Jr. and Jesus Montes.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Testified on behalf of Silicon Valley De-Bug in opposition.
Jamila Rosales Webb — Spoke on behalf of Silicon Valley Debug in strong support.